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The Star-Gatherer’s Lantern
The Star-Gatherer’s Lantern
4 pages
Author: Emma Johnson
MAGIC
COURAGE
STARS
ADVENTURE
FRIENDSHIP
Summary
In the quiet village of Lumina, the stars in the sky glimmered brighter than anywhere else in the world. Legend said it was because of a magical lantern kept in the center of the village, which absorbed the light of falling stars to keep darkness at bay. The lantern was cared for by the Star-Gatherer, an elderly woman named Miren, who was the only one who knew how to collect the falling stars. One day, Miren’s lantern began to dim, and the village feared that the stars might stop shining. Miren, too old to climb the Starry Peak where the brightest stars fell, sought help. A curious and brave child named Alina volunteered to go. She had a secret: she had always talked to the stars and believed they listened. Armed with a tiny shard of starlight given to her by Miren, Alina embarked on her journey. Along the way, she encountered challenges: a mischievous wind that tried to blow her off course, a grumpy mountain spirit guarding the path, and a river of glowing water that demanded a toll of kindness to cross. Alina’s courage and compassion turned each challenge into an ally. The wind carried her higher, the spirit gave her a map of the peak, and the river gave her glowing water to refill the lantern. When she reached the summit, Alina found the largest, most radiant star ready to fall. She whispered to it, asking for its light to save her village. The star replied, "If you promise to share my light with the world, I will fill your lantern." Alina agreed, and the lantern was restored, shining brighter than ever. When she returned to the village, the lantern’s light not only kept the darkness away but also allowed the stars to be seen in every corner of the world.
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